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As the CIA's marks its 75th anniversary, Russia's war in Ukraine is giving the spy agency a new direction after dark periods during the U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice thinks the way forward for the war in Ukraine is: more. More weapons and more money to Ukraine's forces trying to kick Russia out of their country.

Pathbreaking folk singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell has been awarded one of the nation's highest honors in songwriting.

Zhao Lijian, a foreign ministry spokesman known for his combative approach, was reassigned. The change is mostly tactical, but analysts see a window of opportunity to improve China-U.S. relations.

As Russian forces continue attacking Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been visualizing the resilience of their nation and how their lives have been turned upside down by war.

In her new book You Just Need To Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People, Aubrey Gordon tackles the biases and myths that she says keep fat people on the margins of society.

The Golden Moth - Creative Lounge offers in-person creative classes for adults and mature adults in their Solana Beach studio on South Cedros Avenue! Small groups of 3-5 participants. Obligatory face mask. Classes are 2.5 hours. Everything needed for the classes is provided. Classes offered: • Painting on canvas with acrylics: Wednesdays at 2pm and 5pm and Fridays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. • Watercolor painting: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. • Freehand sculpting in clay: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 1- 3:30 p.m. • Jewelry making: Saturday at 10:30 a.m. • French and Spanish conversation groups: Thursday and Tuesday at 5 p.m. (1.5h) This is not an "art & wine" class! We truly believe that there is an artist in each one of us. Check out their calendar at www.goldenmothclasses.com for more information and to reserve/book your seat.

Artist and author Deena Mohamed created a graphic novel about how wishes would — or wouldn't — work in modern-day Egypt. Her much-praised book is now out in English. It's ... a wish come true!

To the many fans of Neil Gaiman's comic book series: Relax. The new Netflix show nails it.

The past year has forced us to think differently about how our choices directly impact those around us. It challenged our perceptions of safety, risk, and uncertainty. Nevertheless, marginalized, oppressed, and displaced peoples around the globe continue to pursue justice. Join our virtual panel as we discuss the parallels between local, regional, and global voices and movements for social justice. This empowering event will emphasize recognition and dignity; but also acknowledges bias, marginalization, violence, and other limits to identification, association, and mobility. Dr. Antonio De La Garza will share unique perspectives on the intersection of migration and gender in the US/Mexico borderlands. Henry Edward Frank will share American Indian views from Northern California. Dr. Meshack Simati intends to discuss electoral rules, elections, election violence, and judicial independence in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Darren Byler’s expertise on the ongoing struggles for the Uyghur people in Western China will enlighten the audience on how this group of indigenous Chinese continue to pursue dignity in the face of an authoritarian regime. Date | Thursday, October 14 from noon to 2 p.m. Location | Virtually through Zoom Reserve your spot here! CSUSM Students: Free Community: Optional donation Faculty/Staff/Alumni: Optional donation For more information, please visit the CSUSM Arts & Lectures site or email Gina Jones at gjones@csusm.edu.